Letter: Brings Understanding Of Schools
Letter to the Editor
Kathy Smith has been an advocate for children and families in Sully District for 20 years. First as a PTA president at Poplar Tree Elementary School, Rocky Run Middle School and Chantilly High School and then as the district’s school board member, Kathy has always put children first.
Commentary: Program Bridges Cultures
The two Japanese characters are pronounced “wa.” In English, they translate to cooperation and harmony.
Column: Glen Hills on the Brink
The Montgomery County Council is close to deciding the future of Glen Hills, an environmentally sensitive large lot, low density RE-1 zone crisscrossed with ponds, wetlands, seeps, ephemeral streams, steep stream valleys, and flood plains.
Editorial: Vote Now to Avoid the Earthquake
Early voting available for most voters now; vote by Nov. 3.
The news is all about Donald, Hilary, Bernie, Carlie, Joe and Jeb. That’s next year, November 2016. The election in less than a month matters here in Northern Virginia. What are your priorities?
Letter: Appeal to Save the Trees
To the Editor
Why are beautiful, healthy trees being cut down all over the Headquarters of the Reston Association?
Letter: Before Libraries Go Digital
To the Editor
It has been suggested that we don't need libraries or books anymore as everything is available digitally and on the Internet.
Column: Not Up to the Challenge
It is not easy to admit that you are not up to a challenge that hundreds of your constituents face each day, but that’s what happened to me last week. ProgressVA sponsored the “Live the Wage Challenge” asking elected officials, community leaders, advocates and everyday citizens to walk in the shoes of a minimum wage worker by living on a minimum wage budget for one week.
Column: Finally the Outrage
Several times I’ve been asked why we don’t see major outrage in Fairfax County over law enforcement excesses.
Commentary: Preserving Trees
Madam Chairman, on many occasions, our Board has stated its strongly held belief that tree preservation is an essential element in our environmental plans and in our efforts to protect and improve the quality of life in our county.
Commentary: Gun Shop Location Puts Children at Risk
The decision by the owners of the NOVA Gun Shop to locate their new retail store adjacent to Franklin Sherman Elementary School in McLean is unwise and inappropriate, and potentially puts the health and safety of schoolchildren and faculty at unnecessary risk.
Letter: Strategic Insight
Letter to the Editor
At the candidate debates at the Great Falls Grange this week, Craig Parisot (candidate for House Delegate Virginia’s 34th District) pointed out that Virginia once was on the path to be a great science and technology business hub.
Letter: Dedicated to Serve
Letter to the Editor
While some saw gender bias at play during the Fairfax County Board of Supervisor debates between Jennifer Chronis and John Foust, I saw a tough woman willing to accept the difficult challenges facing Fairfax County governance.
Letter: Complete Contrast
Letter to the Editor
I attended the Great Falls Citizens Association debate at The Grange, and despite the rain, I’m very glad I did.
Letter: Our Fundamental Freedoms
Letter to the Editor
There are some very fundamental freedoms, which we enjoy in America. Government does not give us our freedoms, but one of its purposes under our Constitution is to protect them. One fundamental freedom we have is to worship our God in our own way, or not. Government cannot tell us we cannot and cannot tell us how, or where. Let us be vigilant about this, and not let it be lost, even one pebble at a time.
Letter: Another Look at Gun Control
Letter to the Editor
The photos illustrating the front page Gun Shop Protest article of September 30 - October 6, 2015 clearly demonstrate the diversity of our McLean community.